Origin of State Name: Unknown. However, it is generally accepted that the name, first used by Jonathan Carver in 1778, was taken from the writings of Maj. Robert Rogers, an English army officer
Motto: Alis volat Propriis ( She flies with her own wings)
Flag
Population Size as of 2010: 3,831,074
Weather/Climate seasonal usualy mild
Geography
Region of the US: northwest region
Major cities in the state: Portland
Neighboring states: Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California
Any bodies of water in or around? The pacific Ocean, the Columbia River
Topography
Time Zone
Government
Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)
History
When the State got its statehood
Famous people
Famous events that took place in this stateCulture
Unknown. However, it is generally accepted that the name, first used by Jonathan Carver in 1778, was taken from the writings of Maj. Robert Rogers, an English army officer
Historical Sites
The Oregon Trail
Points of Interest
Crater Lake National Park, Mount Hood, and Bonneville Dam on the Columbia
Bordering States
Oregon borders Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California, and the Pacific Ocean.
Capitol:Salem
Facts about the State
Geography
Government
History
- When the State got its statehood
- Famous people
- Famous events that took place in this stateCulture
- Special: foods, music, festivals, etc
- Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc.
AttractionsUnique
Source: United States Postal Service - Abbreviations
Source: Resident Population Data - 2010 Census
as the 33rd state
(sports listing policy)